Residential Property Fee Earner

A respected and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Property Lawyer or Conveyancer to join its established Residential Property team in Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional to join a supportive and forward-thinking firm that values exceptional client service, professional development, and work-life balance.

The successful candidate will manage their own residential conveyancing caseload while working alongside experienced colleagues within a collaborative environment. Applications are welcomed from Solicitors, Licensed Conveyancers, Chartered Legal Executives, experienced Conveyancers, and career Paralegals with substantial residential property experience.

The firm offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

You will manage a varied caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to completion and post-completion, providing clear and practical advice to clients throughout the transaction process.

Matters will include:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases

• Remortgages

• Transfers of equity

• New build transactions

• Shared ownership matters

• Help to Buy transactions

• Right to Buy matters

• First registrations

• Unregistered land matters

• Property refinancing

• High-value and complex residential transactions

You will work closely with clients, estate agents, lenders, brokers, developers, HM Land Registry, and other solicitors to ensure transactions progress efficiently and smoothly.

• Managing a residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to registration.

• Providing high-quality legal advice and support to clients.

• Conducting title investigations and reviewing legal documentation.

• Drafting and negotiating contracts and related documents.

• Preparing reports on title and advising on legal risks.

• Liaising with clients and third parties throughout transactions.

• Handling exchanges, completions, and post-completion work.

• Managing Land Registry applications and registrations.

• Maintaining accurate file records and case management systems.

• Delivering excellent levels of client care.

• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional requirements.

• Adhering to SRA regulations and Conveyancing Quality Scheme protocols.

• Supporting business development and networking initiatives.

The successful candidate will be confident handling a broad range of residential conveyancing matters with minimal supervision and will demonstrate strong technical knowledge alongside excellent communication and client care skills.

Applications are welcomed from:

• Qualified Solicitors

• Licensed Conveyancers

• Chartered Legal Executives

• Experienced Conveyancers

• Career Paralegals with significant conveyancing experience

Candidates should possess a minimum of four years' experience managing their own residential conveyancing caseload.

• At least four years' residential conveyancing experience.

• Strong knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing procedures.

• Experience handling both straightforward and complex transactions.

• Knowledge of freehold and leasehold conveyancing.

• Understanding of HM Land Registry procedures.

• Awareness of anti-money laundering and compliance requirements.

• Experience using case management systems.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organisational and time management abilities.

• Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines effectively.

• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.

• Strong client care and commercial awareness.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

This is a full-time position based in Newcastle with hybrid working available. The firm offers a flexible approach to working and promotes a positive and supportive culture where employees are encouraged to develop and progress.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.

• Firm-wide bonus scheme.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

• Supportive team environment.

• High-quality residential property work.

• Ongoing training and development.

• Clear career progression opportunities.

• Long-term career stability.

• Opportunity to join a respected and growing law firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Residential Property Lawyer or Conveyancer seeking a role with quality work, flexibility, and genuine progression prospects. You will join a successful and expanding team where your expertise will be valued and your career can continue to develop.